Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp

East Ponchatoula Creek· Tangipahoa, Louisiana· Built 1980· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in LA)
Dam Length3,165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage282 acre-ft
Normal Storage188 acre-ft
Max Discharge95 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDLA00163

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 30, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Hammond

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp?

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp?

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp is owned by City of Hammond (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp built?

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp?

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp?

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp last inspected?

Oxidation Pond No 1 Wwtp was last inspected on May 30, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.